New Orleans police were investigating a homicide Friday evening (Sept. 28) on Dale Street in New Orleans East.

Police were initially dispatched to a medical call in the 4300 block of Dale Street. Responding officers found the fatally shot man lying inside of an unoccupied home in that block.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, the NOPD said in a news release.

Friday night, investigators could be seen going in and out of the home, eventually exiting with evidence bags.

NOPD Homicide Detective Leonard Bendy is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any information on the shooting. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers by calling 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.